KinderCare partnered with Harris Poll to identify factors impacting parent confidence today. We surveyed more than 2,800 U.S. parents with children under 12. Four years in, the survey continues to shine new light on how parents are feeling today. Key Takeaways: Parent confidence remains high.  They’re confident in their abilities as parents and in their child care providers. Safety is now the single most important factor for parents deciding on a provider. Data from providers around statistics and learning outcomes increases parent confidence. Child care remains a must-have employment benefit. Child care benefits are the 2nd highest reason parents stay at their job, behind health insurance. Parents are optimistic about the future of education. They want a focus on social emotional skills, mental health, kindness and understanding differences. Parents still believe child care access should be a government priority. They believe the government should step up to offset costs, especially for those who need it most. (author abstract)